Waves splash on to the waterfront at Earnslaw Park. : Lake levels, worry levels rise in Queenstown

Cyclists near the Bathhouse where large culvert pipes have been placed to slow incoming waves. : Lake levels, worry levels rise in Queenstown

Boats were evacuated from the downtown wharves to prevent damage. : Lake levels, worry levels rise in Queenstown

The wave barrier in Queenstown Bay earns its keep. : Lake levels, worry levels rise in Queenstown

The wave barrier in Queenstown Bay earns its keep. : Lake levels, worry levels rise in Queenstown

Margaret Gibson of Kingston Community Association and Ronald McFadzean of Delta survey the driftwood buildup at Kingston. : Lake levels, worry levels rise in Queenstown

A district council map shows the CBD with flood contours. : Lake levels, worry levels rise in Queenstown

Meanwhile in Alexandra, the Clutha River is charged with water from three big lakes and the Clyde Dam. : Lake levels, worry levels rise in Queenstown

Workers attach steel plates to keep flooding out of the underwater observatory on Queenstown Wharf. : Lake levels, worry levels rise in Queenstown

Another load of river sand is delivered to the sandbagging team. : Lake levels, worry levels rise in Queenstown

The sandbagging team works to protect this historic lakefront cottage. : Lake levels, worry levels rise in Queenstown

Protecting the lakefront near Pog Mahones bar. : Lake levels, worry levels rise in Queenstown

Unloading pallets of sandbags at Steamer Wharf. : Lake levels, worry levels rise in Queenstown